1990 3.0 manual transmission bolt issue

I am removing a manual transmission from a 1990 3.0 4x4. I have been sailing along but when I get to the top two bolts as well as the next one down on the right (by the starter) i do not have the room the break the bolt loose. I have tried my pneumatics etc and I cant get them. I think they were over torqued. Any ideas?

 

I think when I replaced my clutch in my '94 we attacked it fomr the top (through the area where the shifter used to be). Can you get in there to get a braker bar on it?

 

I will try that and reply back. I had not thought of that approach. Thank you.

 

Breaker bar and a u-joint. Thats how I did my 1991 3.0. From under the truck.

 

I tried to use a ujoint and a breaker from below but the fame and other things get in my way. I have literaly 2 inches to turn the breaker bar. I only have one bolt above the starter left that I can fit a socket on and that is the one giving me issues. The top two I think I can get with a wratchet wrench. I have worked on three tacos that i have owned and this is the most dificult bolt yet! thanks for the advise.

 

use your leg

 

The leg works. lol. Mine is lifted so it is easier to get under the truck.

 

so did you ever get those bolts off?

 

Not yet. I plan to hit it tonight.

 

Oh ok, cool good luck man